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luncheon meat
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luncheon meat
(noun)
luncheon meat
noun
plural
luncheon meats
luncheon meat
noun
plural
luncheon meats
Britannica Dictionary definition of LUNCHEON MEAT
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cooked meat (such as sliced meat or canned meat) that is usually eaten cold
sliced ham, turkey, and other
luncheon meats
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called also
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lunch meat
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